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VHL 298J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

21,890 mi
Last recorded21,890 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHL 298J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 21,890 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 21,890 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 19,733 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,313 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 14,899 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 14,899 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2012 14,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake has slight bind

offside axle strap broken

offside front brake has slight bind

oil leak on diff

oil leak on engine

Fail 1 May 2012 14,532 miles

oil leak on engine

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front brake has slight bind

offside axle strap broken

offside front brake has slight bind

oil leak on diff

Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,525 miles

offside headlamp bowl weak & corroded

offside rear axle strap broken

offside rear inner wheel arch holed & corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2010 14,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlamp bowl weak & corroded

offside rear axle strap broken

offside rear inner wheel arch holed & corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,468 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 14,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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VHL 298J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHL 298J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHL 298J registered?

VHL 298J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 4 September 1970.

Is VHL 298J safe to buy?

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